Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – Training Program
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice participates in an 18-week, in-person training program that includes classroom instruction, simulation, and experiential placements in UW Health inpatient or ambulatory pharmacies. The program provides hands-on pharmacy training for people beginning or changing careers. Classroom sessions are primarily during daytime hours; hours and days may vary during experiential placements. Trainees are paid $18.25 per hour and receive benefits while completing the program. After successful completion, employed trainees apply for open positions within UW Health. Participants must meet program performance and competency requirements and sign an agreement to work for UW Health Pharmacy for at least 24 months or reimburse the program cost, which is $3,400 and may be prorated.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Formal acceptance into the UW Health Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Program.
- Achieve an overall course score of at least 80% on didactic and simulation material.
- Achieve at least 80% on the pharmacy calculations and pharmacology sections.
- Successfully complete a media fill test and achieve 80% on the corresponding course material.
- Successfully complete all designated experiential competencies.
- Sign an Employee Agreement committing to work for UW Health Pharmacy for at least 24 months or reimburse the program cost.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for learning and developing pharmacy knowledge through hands-on experience.
- Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and time-management skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- General comfort with mathematics; dosage calculation instruction is provided.
- Previous customer service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the 18-week in-person pharmacy technician training program, including classroom instruction, simulation, and experiential placements.
- Develop and apply pharmacy knowledge through hands-on learning in an inpatient or ambulatory pharmacy placement.
- Meet required course scores, including the overall course score and pharmacy calculations and pharmacology section scores.
- Successfully complete the media fill test, its corresponding course material, and designated experiential competencies.
- After successful program completion, apply to open positions within UW Health.
- Sign an agreement to work for UW Health Pharmacy for at least 24 months or reimburse the program cost.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
